Gladiolus 'Rex Rubrorum'
Probably a hybrid and described under new varieties of gladiolus in the Floricultural Cabinet as ‘well expanded, dark crimson.’ [FC p.257/1851]. An advertisement for Bass and Brown, nurserymen, described it as rich dark velvet crimson, finest form, an early variety. [GC p.674/1853].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.161/1845]. ‘Numa’, ‘Planti’ and ‘Rex ruborum’ were probably brought to Australia by John Bidwill on his return from England in 1844.
Notes
Published Oct 24, 2009 - 05:30 PM | Last updated Aug 05, 2011 - 04:33 PM
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Gladiolus rex rubrorum |
| Confidence level | high |